Scrimp in other areas a little you can even use this as a solo tent... and you don't have to carry the entire set-up even though 9 pounds isn't bad! Ground cloth, poles, and rain fly by themselves make a pretty fair shelter at around 3-1/2 pounds. I've got the later Trango 3.1 Arch tent by Mountain Hardware which is their 3 man of pretty much the same design and it comes in at 14 pounds with everything included.
Bomb Proof Tents! Wish I had the funds to spare, I'd pick this one here up too, if photos are current and its in that condition its a steal...
Phil
